EXPLORE is a machine learning software tool developed by Natural Resources Canada that helps industrial organizations reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The system connects to industrial databases, automatically cleans data, and develops predictive models to optimize manufacturing processes and monitor key performance indicators. This AI tool is currently in production and is used by both government employees and public sector industries.
The system works locally within each industry's own data infrastructure, meaning companies process their own operational data using EXPLORE without sending sensitive information to external servers. EXPLORE can identify patterns in energy use and production processes, helping organizations make data-informed decisions about efficiency improvements. The tool has been integrated with Canada's industrial emissions tracking system (iEMIS) to support environmental reporting and compliance.
IMPORTANT: This system does not involve collection of personal information about individuals. It focuses exclusively on industrial process data and operational metrics. Industries retain full control over their data and determine how EXPLORE's recommendations are implemented.
